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The God Argument
- The Case Against Religion and for Humanism
- Narrated by: William Roberts
- Length: 7 hrs and 59 mins
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Summary
What are the arguments for and against religion and religious belief - all of them - right across the range of reasons and motives that people have for being religious, and do they stand up to scrutiny? Can there be a clear, full statement of these arguments that once and for all will show what is at stake in this debate? Equally important: what is the alternative to religion as a view of the world and a foundation for morality? Is there a worldview and a code of life for thoughtful people - those who wish to live with intellectual integrity, based on reason, evidence, and a desire to do and be good - that does not interfere with people's right to their own beliefs and freedom of expression? In The Case Against Religion, Anthony Grayling offers a definitive examination of these questions, and an in-depth exploration of the humanist outlook that recommends itself as the ethics of the genuinely reflective person.
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- Martin Brown
- 27-01-15
American reader otherwise a fantastic book
I got a bit lost in the first part where he discusses why religion isn't necessary as I'm already a non believer. The second part is about why humanism is godd for all of us
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- Graham Keegan
- 15-07-15
Excellent book dreadful narration
Razor sharp insight as one would expect from AC Grayling - an excellent book. The narration leaves a lot to be desired. My theory is that the narrator was given the wrong script at the recording studio and read Gayling's book rather than the Flintstones cartoon he was hired to do.
Buy the paper book not the audio version.
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- Karl
- 23-11-14
Humanism...yes please
Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?
Yes because having discovered Humanism myself and dumping the fears imposed by organised Religion I'd like others to discover what I have....and importantly THINK about it and for themselves.
Who was your favorite character and why?
God is an interesting character but hardly a favourite.
What about William Roberts’s performance did you like?
It was fine but wish AC Grayling would read his books...he has such a great speaking voice as can be seen on You Tube.
If you made a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?
Most gods are monsters...if you read about them.
Any additional comments?
Glad I bought it.
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- R. Roberts
- 21-04-15
Worth listening to
Good content well put. Some arguments a bit difficult to follow listening to audiobook, definitely one to be concentrating on.
Arguments for humanism started on the assumption that we all want 'the good life' for ourselves and other people - I wish he had covered the reasons why. ie 'without religion, why do good at all? Why want anyone to be happy?' Of course he quite rightly pointed out that being good to others because you want to is much better than being good to others for fear of punishment by a deity.
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- Leroy Greene
- 15-06-16
hi Tracy As usual I did not have to pay or syour b
loved it and I am looking forward to hearing from you soon as possible because I am pleased with it
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- Pete
- 10-11-22
Read the book, better thab audio
Narrator not engaging but the books awesome. only on audible? i have the book???
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- Epic Taters
- 26-07-17
A house divided
While this book gives a good overview of Humanism and it's arguments for anyone who is interested, it's optimism regarding the ability of Atheism, Humanism and Secularism to unite the world where religion has divided, belies an author blissfully or perhaps wilfully ignorant of Atheism+ and Social Justice, or of the various Communist revolutions for that matter. These unfortunate movements represent a living, breathing argument against his position that I do not feel he sufficiently addressed within the text.
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- P. Evans
- 08-03-18
The voice grates
Is there anything you would change about this book?
Love the subject but the voice really really grates. Irritating. I can't abide that sort of voice even more so for an audiobook.
What was one of the most memorable moments of The God Argument?
nothing
What didn’t you like about William Roberts’s performance?
Whiny whingey voice
Was The God Argument worth the listening time?
no
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none
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- Yassin Musa
- 26-09-20
pleasure to listen to
It's a great book, well put together and very well sourced. humane and life enhancing.
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